Question

My baby is 6 months old, and this morning, her body temperature was 37.8 degrees. After using a fever-reducing patch, her temperature dropped to 37.5 degrees, but it has just gone back up to 37.8 degrees. Can she take Ren Gong Zai Xin?

Answer

For a baby with a fever, the following measures can be taken:

  1. Keep the room temperature below 30℃.
  2. Use Ibuprofen, 12.5 to 25mg per dose, taken every 4 to 6 hours.
  3. You can also use traditional Chinese medicine such as Huang Qing Xin Wan and Chaihu Injection.
  4. Drink plenty of water to help lower the body temperature. These are the suggestions for the question “What should I do if my baby is 6 months old and has a body temperature of 37.8 degrees?” I hope this helps, and wish your baby good health!